RAL 5014 Pigeon Blue

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #606E8C?

RGB(96, 110, 140), HSL(220.9, 18.6%, 46.3%), CMYK(31.4%, 21.4%, 0.0%, 45.1%).

Q: Does #606E8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.11:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

#606E8C

RAL color

RAL 5014 Pigeon Blue (#606E8C) is a muted, medium grey-blue from the RAL Classic system named after the soft, dusty blue of pigeon feathers. This desaturated blue-grey is a highly practical, versatile neutral used in European architectural facades, office interiors, and industrial product finishes where a subdued, calm blue reads as professional and understated.

Color Values

HEX

#606E8C

RGB

96, 110, 140

HSL

220.9, 18.6%, 46.3%

HSV

220.9, 31.4%, 54.9%

CMYK

31.4%, 21.4%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5382 0.0502 265.2

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 5014 Pigeon Blue

Color Psychology

True blue is the world's most popular favorite color, representing trust, competence, and stability. It suppresses appetite and promotes productivity, making it ideal for work environments. Blue is the dominant color in corporate branding because it communicates reliability without emotional excess.

Design Usage

Medium blue is the default choice for primary buttons, navigation bars, and link text across the web. It forms the foundation of design systems for banking, insurance, and enterprise SaaS products. While universally safe, it benefits from a distinctive hue angle or saturation to avoid blending into the sea of blue brands.